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Discussions relating to primary breast cancer and treatment. Also for those recently diagnosed, and for those concerned about possible symptoms of breast cancer.
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Re: Feeling blessed

Postby jezza » Tue Jul 05, 2016 6:54 pm

I was dismissed after 10 years and the up side of bi-laterals is no mammograms! I have only ever had one (after I was diagnosed and before my mastectomies).

You do tend to feel a little insecure at first but I was told just to come back if I had anything I felt needed to be checked. I remember telling my surgeon that I hoped I'd never see him again!

Yes Chris, something to ask your GP about.

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Re: Feeling blessed

Postby The new girl » Tue Jul 05, 2016 6:05 pm

:wave: I am guessing your gp would organise mamograme
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Re: Feeling blessed

Postby Janette » Tue Jul 05, 2016 1:00 pm

Chris, I'm not much help, I was dismissed by the Breast Cancer Centre at 4 years after bilateral mastectomies, so a very different scenario. I was told to go to my GP for a check. With Breast Sceen you used to be able to have yearly mammos.
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Re: Feeling blessed

Postby schoolteacher » Tue Jul 05, 2016 7:55 am

Good point Judy. If the surgeon no longer sees me who orders the mammograms? Am I back in the hands of the GP or breast screen? Who is further ahead who can fill us in?

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Re: Feeling blessed

Postby Janette » Mon Jul 04, 2016 11:41 pm

Way to go Chris, wonderful news. Congratulations!
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Re: Feeling blessed

Postby The new girl » Mon Jul 04, 2016 10:39 pm

:wave: hi judy,yes they do,but an examination does not detect a spread,and if you stop seeing them after 5 or 10 years as we all know a spread or a different cancer can happen.
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Re: Feeling blessed

Postby Mighty Oak » Mon Jul 04, 2016 10:39 pm

Schoolteacher, I am so thrilled for you. Eight years clear deserves celebration. You are correct when you say it gives hope to all of us diagnosed with bc. I hope I can say the same after eight years; fingers crossed.
As a newbie six months ago, the ladies on this forum helped me with the uncertainties I was to face on this journey. Thank you for being one of those ladies.
Congrats and hugs,
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Re: Feeling blessed

Postby JudyB » Mon Jul 04, 2016 10:26 pm

Rosa don't your breast surgeon and oncologist do physical exams?
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Re: Feeling blessed

Postby The new girl » Mon Jul 04, 2016 9:36 pm

:v_happy: great to hear school teacher,it's something to celebrate,I have just been ignoring and cancelling appointments,except for mammograms I just don't get why I need to just pay big money to just have a few minutes chat with surgeon and oncologist,but that's me,I can live with that.
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Re: Feeling blessed

Postby JudyB » Mon Jul 04, 2016 9:01 pm

That's great news. I know that my breast surgeon said no more him after ten years but what do you mean no more scans? You will still need mammograms and ultrasounds won't you?
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Feeling blessed

Postby schoolteacher » Mon Jul 04, 2016 7:39 pm

So pleased to share that my almost 8 year post breast cancer mammogram/ultrasound was pronounced all clear. In two more years I can say goodbye to my breast surgeon and further scans.
To the newbies and those receiving treatment for early breast cancer, there is hope after a diagnosis and treatment :clap: :v_happy:
I am feeling fit and well again after surgery and chemotherapy in 2008/2009


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